861v6 Reference Controller
The 861 Surround Sound Controller makes a perfect front end for the ‘Class A' rated Meridian Digital Theatre, receiving super-high-resolution digital signals from a Meridian optical disc transport such as the companion 800 and driving (for example) a set of Meridian DSP loudspeakers. The 861 accepts multiple input channels of 24-bit, 96kHz sampling PCM, and gives the maximum resolution on these signals. The processor also performs high-resolution up-sampling on signals coming in at lower sampling rates, de-jittering and significantly improving their audio quality. It includes the latest decoding technologies, employing our own custom code, in a software-based system that can be updated with new developments, along with Meridian's acclaimed Room Correction system that smooths out room reverberation, removing muddiness and improving clarity and localisation. The 861 V6 core includes: a digital output card with eight SpeakerLink outputs, for simple, single-wire connection to Meridian DSP Loudspeakers; a digital input card with six coaxial digital inputs (configurable as two multichannel SmartLink inputs), plus two Toslink optical inputs, one SpeakerLink input, and one MMHR Meridian Multichannel High Resolution input; an analogue input card with six stereo analogue inputs (phono) with 96/24 ADC, configurable as two multichannel analogue inputs. Card options offering further input and output connectivity can be specified by the system designer, so that each 861 is made with a specification that matches your specific requirements. Card options for the 861 V6 are an unbalanced analogue output card with four phono inputs and 192/24 DAC; a balanced analogue output card with four XLR-3M outputs driven by 192/24 DACs; a digital input card with four Toslink optical inputs and four SpeakerLink inputs; and the ID40 Sooloos Card, a Sooloos endpoint card with Ethernet port. The 861 is offered in Graphite as standard, with Piano Lacquer Black or Silver available at no additional cost. In addition, the full range of Meridian Select colour options is available.
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